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i A N Hadley a l PATENTD ELASTIU INSLE FEB251868 Invent or y Attest.

Leners Paie-nt No. 74,912, dans February 25, 1868.

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4tro WHoM 1r MAY ooNoERN:

V13e it knoivn that I, ARTEMUS N.'HADLnY,of Richmond, Wayne oounty,Indiana,have invented `e. new und useful Elastic I nsole; and I herebydeclare the following to be ffull, clear, und exfact descriptionthereo'f,

reference'being had to the accompanying drowings'making part of thisspecification. e

My invention relates tomi India-rubber pador cushion, to be worn rtextthe heel inside of u. boot o'r shoe,

or other foot-apparel, and so' constructed as to both support andgraspethe werers heeILaiording elasticity to l the foot in walkingnndprotecting the stocking from weer. In the accompanying drawings-- Figure1 is a. side elevation'o'f my insole in position for use, a portionofthe boot being removedL Figure 2 is an inverted perspective view of theinsole detached.

'A is a scoop-like piece of India rubber, terminating in front in a.feather edge, a, and inrenrin a feathered .spur or counter, B. -Theentire surface next theheel of thewcarer is concave, sowas to tand hugthat part 4et* the person. C are bosscsor protuberanecs on the'underside of thepiece A, which become compressed or iiuttened when the weightof the body is brought upon the insole, and which, on the rise of thefoot, act by their expansion to press the insolel firmly against theheel of the wearenndto protect his stocking from/abrasion and wenn..l Iw The projections C may be of annular or any other suitable form. Theportion Amay, if preferred, extend entirely underneath the foot of thewearer. Aniuferior moificotion of my invent-ion may be simply scored,

or even smooth upon the under side.

It will be seen that the spurpiece B, in conjunction with the resilientnctonof the insole, is efectivefto` hold the insole firmly to the heelof the wearer when` lifting his foot, thus preventing wear and:attrition of the stocking. l Y

I claim herein as neiv, and of my invention- 1. The provision of thespur-piece or counter B nt. the roar erige oi an elastic insole,substantially as and' Y for the purpose set forth.

sot forth.

. In testimonyvof which invention, I hereunto set my hund.

' ARTEMUS N. RADLEY- Witnessesr Gno. H'.' KNxonT, JAMES II. L'AYMAN.

2. lhe combination of 4the solo-piece A, spuror counter B, andprotuberances C, as and for .the 'purpose 1

